Edmonton might be better (not a top team, but much more competitive). I have a feeling they will win some games. If Conner McDavid lives up to even half the hype, he is going to make everyone forget Wayne Gretzky. And last year, their goaltending was much of the problem, and Cam Talbot is going to be an above average goalie for them. Their defense is still a weakness, but they did make some upgrades there.

I got more excited about the coming of hockey season this year than I have in years. To the point that I had the preseason games circled on my calendar. I thought about starting an NHL thread on opening night when the Rangers faced the Blackhawks, but I figured there aren't a lot of people on here who will participate. I am glad this got going.

I don't need them to lose every game. Just the ones in which I bet against them. Which, given my history of forgetting the NHL is happening most nights, will be once a week.

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OK. Trying to think in terms of bad teams. I follow the East more closely. I agree with JC -- I'd put New Jersey at the very bottom. And Carolina and Toronto would be on the list. I think Philly has the potential to be one of the worst teams in the league. Boston might not be too good, either.